Marcus Aurelio vs Tyson Griffin
Result, odds and stats · Lightweight · 3 rounds
Sat, Jul 5, 2008
Lightweight
Record
16-5
UFC
2-1
Age
34
Height
5'10"
Reach
74"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Closing line
No closing line on record for this fight.
Lightweight
Record
11-1
UFC
4-1
Age
24
Height
5'6"
Reach
68"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Fight stats
Marcus AurelioTyson Griffin
Significant strikes20 of 8092 of 175
Knockdowns00
Takedowns0 of 43 of 3
Control time0:296:17
Submission attempts10
Common opponents
Opponents both had fought in the UFC before this fight, with the most recent meeting for each.
Marcus Aurelio
Lost · decision, 3 rounds
Aug 2007 · Guida landed 0.3 more a minute
Tyson Griffin
Won · decision, 3 rounds
Jun 2007 · landed 0.9 more significant strikes a minute
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Justin Buchholz def. Corey Hillsubmission, round 2 (3:57)
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Melvin Guillard def. Dennis SiverKO/TKO, round 1 (0:36)
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Forrest Griffin def. Quinton Jacksondecision, 5 rounds
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Gabriel Gonzaga def. Justin McCullysubmission, round 1 (1:57)
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Joe Stevenson def. Gleison Tibausubmission, round 2 (2:57)
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Patrick Cote def. Ricardo Almeidadecision, 3 rounds
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Questions and answers
Who won Marcus Aurelio vs Tyson Griffin?
Tyson Griffin beat Marcus Aurelio by decision, 3 rounds on Saturday, July 5, 2008.
What were Marcus Aurelio and Tyson Griffin's records going into the fight?
Marcus Aurelio is 16-5 (2-1 in the UFC). Tyson Griffin is 11-1 (4-1 in the UFC).